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Kenyan long-distance runner Kelvin Kiptum made history just a few months ago at the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon when he ran the first sub-two hour and one minute marathon in human history, breaking Eliud Kipchoge’s previous world record of 2:01:09 at the 2022 Berlin Marathon. Both athletes are sponsored by Nike and have […]

Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant made his season debut on Tuesday night after serving a 25-game and boy, was it special. The guard poured in 34 points and won it at the buzzer with an acrobatic lay-up to overcome a wild deficit against the New Orleans Pelicans. And while he was balling out, Ja happened […]

All eyes were on the New Orleans Pelicans as they faced the Memphis Grizzlies. It was not only because Ja Morant was returning nor Brandon Ingram was blazing hot with his shooting stroke. Sneakerheads got a preview of a Jordan brand’s new hoop shoe with Zion Williamson. The young star debuted an insane colorway that […]

It’s fairly commonplace to hear a New York Knicks fan tell you they’ll never lace up a pair of Air Jordans because of all the times Michael Jordan crushed their dreams in the playoffs. However, Celtics fans may sing a different tune considering Michael Jordan went 0-6 against Boston during his playing career. Fittingly, the […]

Memphis Grizzlies’ star point guard Ja Morant is set to make his 2023 season debut against the Pelicans tomorrow after serving his 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s Code of Conduct. While Morant has yet to make his debut, his signature Nike Ja 1 sneakers have been flying off shelves. Nike and Ja Morant will […]

At 20-5, the Boston Celtics are currently owners of the best record in the NBA and their superstar MVP-candidate Jayson Tatum is leading them towards the ultimate goal of an NBA Championship. It’s also been a big year for Tatum off the court as he released his first-ever signature shoes with Jordan Brand, the Jordan […]

Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving has been a busy man off the court since his departure from Nike just over a year ago. Since, Irving has found a new, more immersive role at ANTA, a sportswear brand based in China and the largest sports brand in the world in terms of revenue. He announced his […]

It’s not every day that companies like Nike will re-release Player Exclusive sneakers to the public but for the first time ever, they’ll bring back one of LeBron James’ most sought-after sneakers. Originally made for the king in 2006 and cancelled before their return in 2022, the Nike LeBron 4 ‘Fruity Pebbles’ will return in […]

The Indiana Pacers and Los Angeles Lakers met for a historic matchup as they dueled for the NBA’s first-ever In-Season Tournament Cup. It was LeBron James and the Lakers that prevailed over the surging Indiana squad, but the Pacers were still winners in finding their superstar of the future. During the Tournament Final, Tyrese Haliburton […]

Rising Trail Blazers’ star Scoot Henderson recently unveiled his first signature sneaker model with Puma, the Puma Scoot Zero. Henderson signed a deal with Puma back in 2022 and it wasn’t until this summer that there were confirmations of a signature model coming out. Now, fans will have a chance to grab his first-ever sneaker […]

LeBron James is busy trying to make his Los Angeles Lakers the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament Champions, but he’s also busy releasing new colorways of his latest signature shoe, the Nike LeBron 21. In his 21st season in the league, we’re seeing him put up some of the best performances over the last few years. […]

LeBron James, predictably, relished the opportunity to perform on the shiny new stage provided by the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament in Las Vegas, leading the Los Angeles Lakers (14-9) to a 133-89 rout over the New Orleans Pelicans in Las Vegas. To use one of LeBron’s favorite movie lines: “Are you not entertained?” The almost-39-year-old […]

Nike will be bringing back yet another Kobe Bryant classic sneaker and fans will be seeing these return for the first time since 2013. Coinciding with their other Protro releases slated for 2024, Nike will return the Nike Kobe 8 in it’s iconic ‘Venice Beach’ color scheme. These were rumored months back to be releasing, […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to build his brand both on and off the court and it looks as though he’ll be taking an even bigger role as a sponsored athlete. After becoming the first signature athlete for Singapore-based sportswear brand Rigorer, Austin Reaves will now restructure his role at the brand, a […]

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards has been having an elite-level season thus far and it comes at the perfect time for his latest collaboration with Adidas. During the offseason, Edwards and Adidas unveiled the AE1, the first signature shoe for the 22-year old budding superstar. After months of patiently waiting, fans will have a chance to […]

It’s been a wild year in the NBA thus far and this past Thanksgiving holiday week was no different. Fans of the Association saw LeBron James surpass 39,000 points, an all-time clash between Chris Paul and Scott Foster, along with countless upsets and unlikely wins from underdogs each day. For sneaker fans, the holiday marked […]

Erling Haaland’s agent, Rafaela Pimenta, made headlines when she was spotted attending Real Madrid’s commanding 3-0 victory over Braga in the Champions League group stage at the Santiago Bernabeu. Journalists and fans quickly noticed her presence, leading to speculation about Haaland’s potential future at the club. As Pimenta left the stadium, reporters seized the opportunity […]

The NBA and its fans have been awaiting the arrival of James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers and last night we got to see the new-look squad in action for the first time. It was also the debut of James Harden’s Adidas Harden Vol. 8 on the hardwood as he gears up for his […]

The NBA season is in full swing and we’re already seeing Phoenix Suns’ star Kevin Durant take the driver’s seat in leading his team through the Western Conference. He’s been consistently lacing up his newest Nike KD 16 model that released before the season, but that hasn’t stopped Nike from bringing back some of his […]

The basketball court isn’t the only place where New York Liberty star guard Sabrina Ionescu is making her mark. The hardwood has been a showcase for something other than slam dunks and three-pointers lately: Ionescu’s Nike signature sneakers, the Sabrina 1s. These kicks are making waves well beyond the WNBA, catching the attention of NBA […]

Battles among California teams have gotten heated in the last few years. This saw the rise of the Sacramento Kings from the ashes of their playoff drought and the tail-end of the Golden State Warriors dynasty. All of the animosity and vitriol does not at all mean that stars in these teams cannot link up. […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves continues to carve his own path in the NBA. He’s had one hell of an offseason playing for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup, recently signing a 4 year/$53.83 million contract with the Lakers, and releasing his first-ever signature shoe with Singapore-based brand Rigorer. Now, Reaves will debut […]

Most people remember the iconic red and black Jordan sneakers Michael Jordan rocked during his time with the Chicago Bulls, but not many recall one of his most futuristic models he debuted in a Washington Wizards uniform. For the first time since 2003, Jordan Brand will release the notorious Air Jordan 17 ‘Lightning’. Check out […]

Nike is gearing up to remember Lakers legend Kobe Bryant in a big way throughout 2024 with the releases of several past shoe models, along with new colorways for some of his classics. Come February, we’ll see Nike release a new Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Radiant Emerald’ that will add a new chapter to the […]

New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson is gearing up for a big fourth season in the NBA and he’s intent on showing everyone why he’s still the generational talent we all saw in a Duke Blue Devils uniform. As the Pelicans look for their young franchise player to break out, we’ll see Jordan Brand release […]

It’s almost been 10 years since Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant won the 2014 NBA Most Valuable Player award and shouted out “the real MVP” in the process. The same sentiment still reigns true to Durant as he enters his sixteenth year in the league and he’ll be honoring his mother, Wanda, with her own […]

Nike is continuing to pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by keeping his legacy alive through the constant re-releases of some of his most memorable sneaker models. Just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics, Nike will bring back Kobe Bryant’s famed Nike Kobe 4 ‘Gold Medal’ to honor the 2008’s “Redeem […]

We’re finally seeing Nike and other basketball brands bring back some classic sneakers from players who are still in the game today. Lifetime athletes like Kobe Bryant, LeBron James, and Kevin Durant will all have older versions of their sneakers re-releasing through the end of 2023 and into 2024. Recent rumors indicate that Nike will […]

Cleveland Cavaliers’ guard Donovan Mitchell just recently saw the official release of his newest signature Adidas D.O.N. Issue #5 sneaker as the four-time All-Star enters his second year with his new squad. Before the season tips off, Mitchell and Adidas will release a few new colorways of his latest shoes, including this bright orange ensemble […]

The New York Liberty were able stay alive in the WNBA Finals with a pivotal win in Game 3 yesterday on their home floor. All-Stars Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu both got the job done and lifted their team to avoid elimination. More importantly, the pair showed off their cleanest signature sneakers as they took […]

Los Angeles Lakers‘ star LeBron James already has a plethora of new colorways releasing in his latest Nike LeBron 21, but that hasn’t stopped Beaverton, Oregon’s finest from continually pumping out some of his most classic retro models. Later this year, we’ll see the Nike LeBron 4 ‘Anthracite’ make a return. Now, Nike will be […]

Adidas basketball has had an eventful offseason with rolling out several new signature sneaker models for some of their biggest athletes. With the 2023-24 NBA season quickly approaching, Adidas will have the tall task of keeping their elite roster of athletes strapped with footwear for the opening Tip-Off games. Atlanta Hawks‘ Trae Young will add […]

Nowadays, it seems as though every other month we see a player in the NBA surpass the elusive 50-point scoring mark in a game. Even rarer to achieve has been the 60-point mark, which has only been reached 22 times since 2010. When Tracy McGrady of the Orlando Magic did it back in 2004, it […]

Michael Jordan and his Jordan Brand have done a ton of work over the last few years to expand their reach in the world of basketball. They’ve signed three new signature athletes and have added their most-ever WNBA talent during 2023. Ahead of 2024,  the sneaker giant announced its latest incoming class of rookie talent. […]

Phoenix Suns‘ star forward Kevin Durant has always been a vocal supporter of the fight against cancer and never hesitates to use his massive platform to help spread awareness about the cause. In 2000, Kevin Durant lost his Aunt Pearl to lung cancer. Fulfilling his promise to her, Durant pays tribute each year with a […]

It was a picturesque day in beautiful Chicago, Illinois for the 45th running of the 2023 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. More than 47,000 participants from all over the globe ran the streets of the Windy City as they celebrated their one-millionth finisher in the races history. Oh, and 23-year old Kelvin Kiptum of Kenya […]

2024 is shaping up to be a big year for Jordan Brand as the sneaker giant continues to roll out some of Michael Jordan‘s most classic shoes from back in the day, along with some fresh new releases centered around today’s style. Just in time for Summer 2024, Jordan Brand will release one of it’s […]

Ohio State Buckeyes‘ star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had himself another day catching the football and continued to raise his stock as one of the best collegiate players in the country. It’s no secret that LeBron James is a massive Ohio State fan and the star receiver decided to pay homage to the honorary alumni […]

Nike and its basketball family have been lifetime supporters and voices in celebrating Black History Month with their yearly collection of African American-inspired designs throughout the brand’s clothing and footwear. Stars like LeBron James and Kevin Durant release a new BHM Nike sneaker each year for the NBA’s month-long celebration. No shoe looked better donning […]